Luis Suarez s performances for Gremio show he would have few problems in adapting to Major League Soccer if he joins Inter Miami, says former Los Angeles FC defender Giorgio Chiellini.
Suarez is reportedly in talks with Miami over a move which would see him reunited with former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
The Uruguayan is seemingly closing in on a one-year deal with the MLS outfit after spending 2023 with Gremio, who finished second to Palmeiras in their first season back in Brazil s top flight, having spent the previous campaign in the second tier.
Suarez scored 17 league goals for Gremio throughout the year, also adding 11 assists to give him the most total goal involvements (28) in the Brasileirao.
The striker, w…
Watching the Premier League officially make its return this weekend, all eyes will fall on England’s elite and what promises to be a stacked schedule.
However, although the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool might steal most of Saturday’s headlines, we have plenty of intriguing affairs from across England’s top tiers.
So, for those of you looking to stick on a weekend flutter, we have found a handful of the most eye-catching betting markets.
Saturday, August 17th
BST 15:00 Arsenal vs Wolves
Once again falling short last season in the race to get their hands on a first Premier League crown since 2004, Arsenal are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Only continuing to shine under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, Saturday’s hosts will ce…
Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho issued a reminder of his star quality as Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday.
Niclas Fullkrug scored the winner after 36 minutes, taking in Nico Schlotterbeck s floated pass before driving a low shot beyond PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Fullkrug has now been involved in six Champions League goals this season (three goals, three assists), the joint-most by a German player in their debut campaign in the competition, alongside BVB team-mate Marco Reus in 2012-13 (four goals, two assists).
The star of the show, however, was undoubtedly Sancho.
He tormented Nuno Mendes throughout a lively performance, creating three chances for his tea…
Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso is a doubt for Euro 2020 after he suffered a serious thigh injury.
The France international did the damage when shooting during a training session on Thursday and underwent surgery on Friday.
Bayern boss Hansi Flick said in a news conference that the former Lyon man will be sidelined for at least three months .
It was reported by Bild that Tolisso could be out for up to six months, potentially ruling him out of the rescheduled European Championship which starts on June 11.
The latest injury setback is a cruel blow for the 26-year-old, who was absent for nine months after he ruptured a cruciate ligament and the medial meniscus in his right knee in September 2018.
Bayern head coach Flick said on Friday: I …
Marco Silva is happy to welcome back Aleksandar Mitrovic from his eight-match ban this weekend.
Fulham have been without their top goalscorer since he grabbed referee Chris Kavanagh during the FA Cup loss to Manchester United in March.
Mitrovic, who has trained every day with the team since his ban started, has scored 11 times in 21 Premier League games on Fulham’s return to the top division, following his record-breaking haul of 43 in last season’s Championship.
“Mitrovic is back and it’s always good to have him back,” said Silva, whose side travel to bottom-club Southampton on Saturday.
“It’s been tough, I won’t hide it from you. His behaviour has been really good all this period, with support from ourselves. He knew from the first day i…
Verdict: Uruguay scores over 2.75 goals
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Looking for more glory at the Copa America, Uruguay can book their tickets for the knockout phase with a win against Bolivia. The match will be played at MetLife Stadium representing Bolivia s last hopes of progressing further in the competition.
Uruguay
Being the joint most successful team in Copa America s history alongside World Champions Argentina with 15 trophies, Uruguay are looking for further glory in the most prestigious Southern Emishpere national tournament. Appointing legendary manager Marcelo Bielsa as head coach, had an instant impact on Uuruguays international results, since taking over the job in May 2023.
Although the retirement of legends Edinson Cavani and Diego …
Former Netherlands international Ruud Gullit has backed Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo to shine at Euro 2012.
Ronaldo netted an impressive 46 goals in 38 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid to help the side to the title, and Gullit will be keeping a close eye on the 27-year-old in Poland and Ukraine.
While there are many stars determined to leave a mark in Poland and Ukraine, I will be keenly following the performance of a select few in the tournament, those whose quality should determine how their respective teams perform in the competition, he wrote in a column for the Times of India.
One of them would be Cristiano Ronaldo. He has come into his own under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid and will be keen to replicate that form in the national colours.
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The space museum, Joseph Stalin s bunker and Serbia s spectacular winner were among the highlights from week one of Russia 2018 in Samara.
Aleksandar Kolarov s sensational free-kick earned his side a 1-0 Group E win over Costa Rica in the first World Cup game to be held at Samara Arena.
Denmark and Australia played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the same venue four days later, while off the field there has been no shortage of colour, history and culture to take in.
Enjoy our recap of a busy few days in Samara, with our Twitter moment below:
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National manager, Karel Bruckner, just announced his 23-man squad for the 2008 European Championships this summer.
Most notably, the Czechs will be without two of their biggest stars, Paul Nedved (Juventus) and Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal). Nedved, has chosen to stay retired from international football, and Rosicky had to withdraw due to long-time injury that forced him to miss most of the latter part of the season with Arsenal.
GOALKEEPERS
Jaromir Blazek (FC Nurnberg, Germany)
Petr Cech (Chelsea, England)
Daniel Zitka (Anderlecht, Belgium)
DEFENDERS
Zdenek Grygera (Juventus, Italy)
Marek Jankulovski (AC Milan, Italy)
Michal Kadlec (Sparta Praha)
Radoslav Kovac (Sparta Moskva, Russia)
Zdenek Pospech (Kobenhavn, Denmark)
David Rozehnal (Lazio, Italy)
Tomas S…
Hansi Flick expects Ilkay Gundogan to remain with Barcelona this season, despite speculation linking the midfielder with a move away from Camp Nou.
The Germany midfielder, who arrived from Manchester City in 2023, has less than 12 months remaining on his contract with the Blaugrana.
Spanish media reports suggested Gundogan may depart the club following the arrival of Dani Olmo, with Jose Mourinho s Fenerbahce rumoured to be interested in acquiring his services.
The 33-year-old missed Barca s 2-1 victory over Valencia on Saturday, having suffered a head injury in their Joan Gamper Trophy defeat to Monaco earlier in the week.
Nevertheless, Flick is hopeful his compatriot s future will be at Barca.
[He] hurt his eyebrow on Monday and that s why he s…